Easy Chocolate Easter Nests
These Easter Nests are made with unsweetened Whole Bran, dark chocolate, and coconut milk. Perfect for indulging in over the Easter weekend.
Easter is at the door! We need to plan this brunch table! Try this Chocolate Easter Nests recipe to finish the feast on a high note! They are so easy to make, and the kids can help make them easily! I tried to keep it as low-sugar as possible, but being an Easter recipe, one must surrender to chocolate. The kids will probably agree with me on this one. Easter equals chocolate!
Whole Bran
Bran is the outer layer of popular grains, like wheat, oats, rice, and corn, which are then compressed into cereal. It’s excellent for its fibre, vitamins, protein, and more. Check this link to learn more about it. My version of Whole Bran, found in a Bio supermarket, was unsweetened, fantastic! Since it will be covered in chocolate, no sugar is better. You could also do these nests with shredded wheat cereal, mini pretzels, chow mein, vermicelli noodles, or even shredded coconut.
The Chocolate
Dark chocolate contains way less sugar than its milk version. I personally also like the bitterness of dark chocolate. Ultimately, you choose the chocolate you prefer, including white chocolate. Melting the chocolate is always a delicate process, so I highly recommend a bain-marie style (a bowl over boiling water). I added coconut milk to the chocolate to make it sweeter and tastier.
Pour the coconut milk, warmed up to prevent the chocolate from seizing or getting uneven. Make sure the water under the bowl doesn’t touch, and the water is simmering gently. But frankly, even if it does seize, it doesn’t matter; the finish on these nests doesn’t need to be ultra smooth.
Kids to the Rescue
This is where child labour can start! Just kidding… But kids will love mixing chocolate and cereal together to form little nests! This recipe is almost too easy to write down. For the little ones with allergies, these nests don’t contain any nuts, eggs or lactose. I’ve added some extra shredded coconut peels to represent the feathers left behind by the mama bird. Of course, this last step is optional.
FAQ
Can I Make it Ahead of Time?
Of course, there’s no pressure. You can easily keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or two, and in the freezer for a few weeks. So, there’s no pressure for the big Easter brunch day!
Is Whole Bran Gluten-Free?
No, Whole Bran contains gluten. Although this recipe is lactose-free, nut-free, and egg-free, it does contain gluten.
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Chocolate Easter Nests
Ingredients
- 250 g whole bran tubular form
- 200 g dark chocolate milk or white chocolate
- 100 g coconut milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp coconut shreds optional
- salt
Toppings
- 36 decorative chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate with the coconut milk in a bain-marie (bowl over boiling water).
- Add the melted chocolate to the whole bran and mix.
- On parchment paper, form the little nests and add the shredded coconut pieces.
- Let it in a cool place to rest for 2 hours or until fixed.
- Add the decorative eggs.
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Love this! I’d have never thought of using bran for these nests, but what a great way to make a classic treat a little more nutritious for our whole family.
Exactly! It’s still dessert with chocolate but with extra fibres.
What a fun treat! These chocolate nests are so adorable. And I also like that the recipe is dairy free.
Dairy, nut and egg free!
My niece spent the weekend with me and we made these Chocolate Easter Nests and they were so fun to make . They were equally delicious !! Thanks for a great recipe.
So nice to make the little ones help out in the kitchen! Glad you enjoyed it!
I just loved this less sweet and healthy Easter treat. I didn’t even feel like I was missing out on enjoying Easter candy. I also made them as a snack for one of my personal chef clients ~ they loved them!
They are well-balanced indeed with the coconut milk sweetness.
I tried my hand at making these chocolate nests and it was an absolute hit! I love that you just need a few simple ingredients and these delicious treats were ready in no time.
Easy Breezy recipes are always a plus!
What a fun and super easy to make recipe. I tried it with my kids and we had a great time in the kitchen. We are making them again for Easter Sunday.
Glad it was a hit!! Enjoy!